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Receiver Andre Johnson watched the Texans’ first organized team activities from the sidelines Monday. Johnson said he had a scope on his left knee two and a half weeks ago and wont participate in the OTAs.

Johnson said he expects to be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

Lestar Jean, an undrafted free agent who impressed his teammates and coaches during last year’s camp in preseason, replaced Johnson opposite Kevin Walter.

Johnson’s rehab and Jacoby Jones’ release have opened the door for the young receivers to get enough playing time to contribute to the team. Not only is Jean running first team in Johnson’s absence but third-round pick DeVier Posey and fourth-round pick Keshawn Martin have a chance to win jobs and earn valuable playing time.

Also figuring into the picture are Jeff Maehl, a rookie last season, and two free agent receivers, Dwight Jones and Jerrell Jackson.

Meanwhile, rookie nose tackle Hebron Fangupo, an undrafted free agent from Brigham Young, had to be carted off the field with a knee injury. The extent of the injury wasn’t known.